Saturday, April 22, 2017

Saturday's Critters #175

Happy Saturday, it's time to share your critters and post. Any kind of critter will do, even a new or old post.. I appreciate everyone who is linking in with this week's critter party.

Finally, we had some nice sunny weather. I have some birds and critters to share from home in Maryland. A few backyard birds in a mosaic and some scenes and critters from a walk at the local Hashawha Nature Center Park. Below are my yard birds: Red-Bellied Woodpecker, Cardinals, Blue Jay, Downy Woodpecker, Great Blue Heron near nest, Junco, White-throated Sparrow and a Tufted Titmouse. I included a pretty blue sky, some berries and my daffies.

The female Red-bellied Woodpeckers comes for a visit or a peanut.

I have seen as many as 6-8 Great Blue Herons flying around our neighborhood landing in the trees and their nest.

The mosaic below is from our walk at the Hashawha Nature Center. They have a raptor center with rescued birds like the Barred Owl, Kestrel, Red-tailed Hawks and a Bald Eagle. Near the lake we saw the Canada Goose, Cardinal, turtles, Tree Swallow, Song Sparrows and a Chipping Sparrow.

On the Nature Center property is the barn and silo. I thought it would be a good shot for Tom's Barn Collective.

A cute Slider turtle.

As always thanks for the visits and the nice comments. I also thank everyone who is linking up and sharing their critters.. Happy Saturday, have a great weekend!

To see more beautiful birds and cute critters, check out these two memes below.

With utmost gratitude both for hosting and for sharing amazing shots of the wonderful critters surrounding you, I'm sending blessings on the end of your week, adorable Eileen,may it be filled with joy and love

You will smile with my link, hehe! Anyway, we have lots of birds around the house, and a woodpecker's voice is always there the whole day, however i haven't yet seen how it looks like! I cannot see it among the thick canopies.

hello Eileen, I always love all your critters, but the slider turtle is my favorite. Thanks for hosting this meme. I've linked the only "critter" I saw this week (at the beginning of our hike) and played around with the photos. Have a great Saturday. Jo

Your lovely Red-bellied Woodpecker...which immediately reminded me of one here that almost met it's end with a Cooper's Hawk this week...oh my. Those Red-eared Sliders are beginning to come out of hibernation around here, just in time for more cold temperatures here today. I hope that you and yours have a wonderful, relaxing kind of weekend Eileen and thank you for all that you do~

Hello Eileen! And Happy Spring on Earth Day! You always have such beautiful birds, amazing critters in your collection of photos and posts. It's impressive to see aspects of nature and to think of her beauty. Many thanks for sharing all of these, as always so, so lovely. In this Spring I saw for some moments blackbirds in the park and even listen to their songs. So, you know that i'm not so good at capturing birds, but this time I'm glad I had the chance. Hope to like the little bird and her song. Best regards to you; A very beautiful and sunny Spring, as well! Alexa

You are a true 'birder' and how blessed to have some beautiful ones in your very own back yard ~ All very wonderful photos and collage of photos ~ Delightful post, thanks, Eileen and also for being a great hostess ~ with beauty.

we saw little peeks of the sun, it's raining today and i am pretty sad about that. i enjoy the bright blue sky in the background of my pictures!!! you are seeing lot's of beautiful birds since arriving home, good thing they didn't forget you!! love the turtle, all of my picture friends are seeing them everywhere!!

I'm so glad you have sunny weather Eileen. We have too at last after a somewhat wet and dreary winter. How fabulous to have the Red-bellied Woodpecker on your bird table. What a looker! And to have so many Gret Blues flying around is real nice and spring-like.

Hi Eileen-Lovely post of many different birds and the lovely turtle.I think the winning prize should be shared by the Red-Bellied Woodpecker and the Turtle.Beautiful things, aren't they all?Thanks for hosting.Have a Happy Weekend!Peace :)

Hello, I cut back big time on feeding the backyard birds. Too many unwanted critters coming around. I hope the sun comes out today. Thank you for the comment and visit. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and new week ahead!

Oh I'm glad you got some sunshine ---and this post would make anyone wonder why you'd ever want to leave!! (Until they remembered all that snow you missed!).... Lovely walk -- thanks for taking me along. Your birds are wonderful and that Nature Center is a great one.

Good morning Eileen, yes! I think my link went through, even though it's Monday morning already! Your critters are sweet, and that barn is very cool! We have some new neighbors that are building a barn styled house! Seriously.

Another great collection of pictures! The turtle is an Eastern Painted Turtle. I have taken an interest in turtles, butterflies and dragonflies this year... since they are often found where the birds go! Hugs!

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I am married and have one son in his 20's. I live in Maryland, USA. Retired since Dec 2014 My hobbies are hiking, birding, taking photos and anything nature related.
I love traveling and seeing new places. I blog just for fun & take photos just for fun. I do not sell my photos but if you see one you want to use one just let me know.

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